Yorkshire Water plans £50M framework to bolster capital delivery resources

Utility provider Yorkshire Water is preparing to establish a £50M framework to secure specialist professional resources for its expanding capital investment programme.   The post Yorkshire Water plans £50M framework to bolster capital delivery resources appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Boleo Mini Excavator Review: Does It Actually Deliver Tier-One Performance?

The post Boleo Mini Excavator Review: Does It Actually Deliver Tier-One Performance? appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Purchasing heavy equipment requires a massive capital investment for small contractors. Landscaping firms and municipal crews frequently face a difficult decision between overpriced legacy brands and unreliable budget imports.Boleo claims to solve this exact problem with their dedicated lineup of compact mini excavators and skid steers. They advertise tier-one performance at a fraction of the […]

Fluor and JGC Get Nod to Move Ahead on Giant LNG Canada Next Phase

Contractor JV will expand British Columbia export terminal, which has become key hub for shipments to Asia, with final investment decision expected this year,

May 2026 Forecasts released - ACIF Forecasts Industry could be bought to Standstill

The May 2026 update of the ACIF Forecasts projects that growth in the industry could be brought to a standstill. This is in sharp contrast to the 3.6 per cent growth seen over 2025. The building and construction industries now must endure a reversal of policy settings that could send performance backwards. This could lead to a contraction in work done of 0.8 per cent in 2026. Nerida Conisbee, Chair of ACIF’s Construction Forecasting Council, commented “since the November 2025 report, the operating environment has shifted materially. What had looked like a cautiously managed soft landing has become a more difficult and volatile outlook. The surge in fuel prices, renewed inflationary pressure and the prospect of higher interest rates are expected to weigh heavily on demand, project feasibility and margins”. “After solid growth in 2025, the May 2026 forecasts point to total building and construction work potentially moving backwards in 2026. Residential building remains central to the industry’s outlook, but it is also the sector most exposed to changes in household borrowing capacity and confidence.” “Higher interest rates are expected to slow growth in new houses and alterations and additions, even as demand for housing remains underpinned by population growth and the continuing need to address Australia’s housing supply challenge. Encouragingly, new other residential dwellings, including apartments and townhouses, are expected to show greater resilience, supported by policy priorities, planning reform and the ongoing need for more diverse housing supply.” Ms Conisbee concluded. The report makes clear that the National Housing Accord target remains difficult to achieve without meaningful progress on productivity, approvals, labour capacity and cost pressures. Non-residential building also faces a more uneven outlook. Strength in data centres, defence facilities and selected commercial projects is helping to support parts of the market, but this is being offset by weaker conditions in offices, industrial, retail and wholesale trade. Infrastructure construction provides some relief, particularly through electricity, pipelines, water and sewerage projects that support the clean energy transition. According to ACIF Chief Forecaster Kerry Barwise “There are many uncertainties in these forecasts. The possibility of a prolonged conflict in Iran weighs heavily on the outlook for the building and construction industry, as it does for the economy at large.” “The forecasts reflect the knowledge that this industry is particularly exposed to the impact of changes in interest rates. This impacts on demand and on costs, compressing margins and placing more stress on an industry that already tops the industry count for insolvencies. It is also very difficult to assess the full impact of recent policy changes.” “Withdrawal of budget “tax expenditures”, such as negative gearing provisions in personal income taxation, may discourage investment in residential building, but it may also redirect investment into other asset classes, including commercial property, property trusts and managed funds. The increase in uncertainty is possibly the gravest threat. It is very difficult for buyers and sellers to anticipate all the myriad fundamentals that are shifting in the winds of change right now. It is hard to anticipate how this plays out, but higher costs and higher risk generally result in less investment and growth.” Mr Barwise concluded. For media comment please contact: Kerry Barwise 0412 599 968 or Nerida Conisbee 0439 395 102. About Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF) The Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF) is the trusted voice of the Australian construction industry. ACIF facilitates and supports an active dialogue between key players in residential and non-residential building, and engineering construction, other industry groups, and government agencies. ACIF’s focus is on innovation, collaboration, equity and sustainability for the industry. ACIF Members are among the most significant associations in the industry, spanning the entire asset creation process from feasibility through design, cost planning, construction, building and management. ACIF harnesses the resources of its members to research and develop initiatives that benefit businesses of all sizes, from the largest of construction companies to small consultancies. More information on ACIF is available from www.acif.com.au. About the ACIF Forecasts ACIF Forecasts are rolling ten-year forecasts of demand across residential, non-residential and engineering construction in Australia. The Forecasts are prepared by respected economic modellers, using high quality data sources, and are overseen by ACIF’s Construction Forecasting Council, an industry panel of expert analysts and researchers. ACIF Forecasts are used by thousands of professionals each year, from across the full range of stakeholders, from major organisations to small consultancies. ACIF Forecasts are available as the Australian Construction Market Report and Forecasts Datapack. The updated ACIF Forecasts are available from the Australian Construction Industry Forum from today. Find out more at https://www.acif.com.au/forecasts/forecasts

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RICS - A new cycle for CRE? 13062023

How is the Commercial Real Estate market shaping up in the face of the evolving economic environment? The RICS present the results of the latest RICS Global Commercial Property Monitor and discuss with leading participants in the sector their insights on the opportunities for the rest of the year as well as the potential risks to the property market

WSJ - Why Copper Is Now One of the World's Most In-Demand Metals 07062023

Copper demand has skyrocketed as the push for electrification of vehicles and energy sources continue to take over. The non-precious metal is important in the shift away from fossil fuels as it is critical for EVs, windmills, solar panels and even the entire power grid. So why aren't more companies starting new copper mines to fuel this boom in demand? WSJ explains why copper is so important to the global economy - and how a massive shortage is threatening the green-tech transition.

RICS - Infrastructure financing for social and environmental outcomes - with Global Infrastructure Hub 16052023

The OECD estimates that USD 6.9 trillion per year are needed up to 2050 for investment in infrastructure to meet development goals and create a low carbon, climate resilient future. According to the Global Infrastructure Hub, however, there is currently a multi-trillion-dollar gap in these required investments. How can we close the sustainability infrastructure gap? What global organisations are doing to scale up finance? What is the latest report on the state of investment in infrastructure?

FT - Investment options that help provide clean water are available, but uptake is low 25052023

A quarter of the world’s population has no access to safely managed water, but what role can private investors play in alleviating the problem? Options range from venture capital funds looking to invest in clean-water tech, to private equity funds focused on promoting access to safe drinking water. But as the FT’s Kenza Bryan reports, the private sector could still do much more

RICS - WBEF Week 2023 - Investor interest in climate-related risk assessments on built assets, 09032023

The 2022 RICS sustainability report shows that almost three-fifths of global respondents believe that investor interest in climate risk assessment for built assets has risen in the past year. Is the much-needed change in the industry happening fast enough? What strategies are investors choosing to decarbonise their portfolios? What needs to change for the construction industry at large to decarbonise more and to do so at pace?

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